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This week's top stories: Eater Inside: Bar Milano, Mega Plywood Report, Restaurant Themes Gone Wild: Action Burger, Eater Inside: Bar Q, Checking In: An 8th St. Report, Ted Turner and His Wonderful Crazy Thoughts on Eco-Eateries, and The Gatekeepers: Resto's Christian Pappanicholas.

On the Greatness of Ted Turner and Eco-Friendly Restaurants

Media mogul, philanthropist, environmentalist, restaurateur and ill-fated Captain Planet creator Ted Turner was an honored guest and panelist at "The Green Restaurant Revolution" event today sponsored by The New York State Restaurant Association and held at his Midtown restaurant, Ted's Montana Grill. Several prominent restaurateurs were in attendance to "discuss ways the restaurant industry can come together to improve eco-friendly business practices." Chef Terrance Brennan was there to ask Teddy about composting while other attendees brought up organic food, selling execs on green ideas, and the use of tablecloths and straws. The event allowed green hopefuls to hear advice from one of the richest and craziest restaurant owners in the city, but the biggest takeaways were the following choice Ted Turner quotes:

When asked about the availability of bamboo straws, he replied, "Why do you need a straw or a stir? I mix my drink with my finger. Or use your butter knife. You don't need them. It's like those goddamned wooden chopsticks!"

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